How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account

To set up a passkey on your phone, use your camera app to scan a QR code. For a security key (e.g., YubiKey or Google Titan ...

You should know how to recover your Windows account. Do you?

A few minutes now can save you from getting locked out of your PC later—and losing access to all your cloud files.
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Windows 10 Will Need Constant Microsoft Account Logins to Get Security Updates

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) are free if you use a Microsoft account, but there’s been a major catch added. Now, you have to keep signing in to it every 60 days, or the ...
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I tried using my Windows PC with a local account but it didn’t last very long

W hile setting up my new Windows PC, I chose a local account for privacy. The idea was simple: no Microsoft account tracking and full control over my device. But once I started using the PC, the ...
Windows Central

How to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account

Microsoft makes it difficult to avoid using a Microsoft account, but you can still install Windows 11 with a local account, and in this guide, I'll show you how. During setup, the system strongly ...
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Money market account vs. high-yield savings account: What’s the difference and which one should you choose?

High-yield savings accounts have become popular in recent years as the high-interest earning alternative to traditional savings accounts. But there's another type of deposit account where your money ...